Writing for Children

How should we write for children?

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Task for Day 4

1. Visit the Institute of Children's Literature web site linked below. Choose and read at least one article.
2. Print and complete the Writing Aptitude Test linked below. Turn it in before leaving.
3. Answer the questions in the box below.
4. When you're finished, go to Day 5 or work on your book.

Institute of Children's Literature
Topical Index of articles. This site is full of information on how to write children's books.

Writing Aptitude Test from the Institute of Children's Literature
Use the essay to think about your own book. Can you take an amusing childhood experience and turn into your book?

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Questions to Answer